Turning towards the Lord : orientation in liturgical prayer
Uwe Michael Lang (Author)
156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
9780898709865, 0898709865
55687863
I. The reform of the liturgy and the position of the celebrant at the altar
II. Direction of prayer, liturgy and church architecture in the Early Church: 1. Facing East: The Christian direction of prayer
2. The direction of prayer and the position of the celebrant at the altar
3. Liturgy and church architecture. III. The common direction of liturgical prayer: its theological and spiritual contents: 1. The relevance of liturgical practice in the early church
2. Turning to the Lord-The theological dimension of liturgical practice: a. The cosmic symbolism of sacramental worship
b. The position of the celebrant and the sacrificial character of the Mass
c. Adoration and contemplation. IV. Turning to the Lord